Knowing how SugarSync is backing up your files

When SugarSync is in the process of syncing your files, you'll notice a change in your SugarSync system tray icon (Windows) or Menu bar (Mac OS). It normally is a hummingbird, but changes to a circle (green or yellow in newer versions):


If you'd always like to see if SugarSync is running, you can drag it into view on your taskbar like this:

You can see a list of files being uploaded or downloaded by opening the File Transfer Status window in SugarSync Manager:

In the SugarSync desktop app, choose the menu icon.

If the window is empty, then file transfers are complete and all your files are backed up and in sync. If files are in progress, they'll be listed in the File Transfer Status window.